Colombia · SAN ANDRES TOURS

The 15 Best Things to Do in San Andrés

29 tours  ·  from $15

A Colombian island closer to Nicaragua than to the mainland, with a reef in seven shades of blue around it. These 15 cover the boat circuits, the dive sites and the island loop, priced and clear about what the weather can cancel.

San Andres: Scuba Diving Experience with Hotel Pickup - Practicing before entering the Caribbean
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San Andres: Scuba Diving Experience with Hotel Pickup

1.Scuba Diving Experience with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 192 reviews · 3 hours · from $50Our pick

Hans Dive Shop takes you from any location on San Andrés to Big Mamá for a first scuba experience up to 12 meters. You’ll practice with your equipment first, then spend 45 to 50 minutes underwater with instructors such as Manuel, Chris, or Sebastian, viewing fish, coral, and statues.

“Our first diving experience with Hans Dive Shop was absolutely incredible and well worth every penny! Opting in for the photos and videos was the best decision—it allowed us to relive this amazing highlight of our trip. A special thank you to Sebastian, our instructor, who was incredibly patient and reassuring, especially since I was quite nervous about diving due to not being able to swim. He made me feel safe and confident the entire time. I cannot recommend Hans Dive Shop enough for anyone looking to make unforgettable memories underwater!”

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Tourist white train - Tour around the island - A quick photo at the I Love SAI viewpoint
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Tourist white train – Tour around the island

2.Tourist white train – Tour around the island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 117 reviews · from $15Best value

You’ll circle San Andrés for about four hours in an open-air tourist train with a driver-guide, stopping at the Island House Museum, West View, the Blowhole, San Luis Beach, and photo spots. Guide Julian is praised for his island knowledge and for taking photos. Bring sunscreen, cash, and a snorkel.

“The tour was very complete. it went to many different places in the island. Bring some sunscreen and a good hat, as the sun can move depending on the location and time. The tram has a cover but some sun can get in through the sides. Bring some money for the different activities.”

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Let's snorkel Hol Chan the Best Marine Reserve in Belize - Tarpon at the dock gets your pulse going
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Let’s snorkel Hol Chan the Best Marine Reserve in Belize

3.Let’s snorkel Hol Chan the Best Marine Reserve in Belize

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $109Top rated

Spend 6 to 7 hours with Blackhawk Tours exploring Hol Chan Marine Reserve and the Belize Barrier Reef. Guides such as Daniel, Al, EJ, and Janelle lead small groups to nurse sharks, rays, turtles, coral gardens, tarpon, and a sunken barge, with lunch, gear, and GoPro footage included.

“This was an excellent trip. Daniel is the owner and we had the opportunity for him to guide us on our snorkeling expedition. All of the snorkeling spots were great and we got to see everything in one day. Highly recommend. Bring waterproof , apply many times and consider snoring with coverup.”

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3 Hours Barrier Reef Tour in Caye Caulker, Belize - What the first reef stop is like
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3 Hours Barrier Reef Tour in Caye Caulker, Belize

4.3 Hours Barrier Reef Tour in Caye Caulker, Belize

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 103 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $59

From Tropical Paradise Hotel in Caye Caulker, join Star Tours for about three hours on Belize’s Barrier Reef. Captain Chris, Henry, Brian, or another crew member may guide you to coral gardens, nurse sharks, stingrays, tarpon, frigate birds, and seahorses. Gear and bottled water are included.

“The very best part was Chris and Shaun and Henry who let the excursion. They were helpful, kind, interesting and funny. Very good at what they do. Give them a raise!”

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Beach Cart in San Andrés : your ideal Caribbean experience - A flexible eight-hour route around the island
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Beach Cart in San Andrés : your ideal Caribbean experience

5.Beach Cart in San Andrés : your ideal Caribbean experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 8 hours to 1 day (approx.)

Rent an automatic beach cart, known locally as a mulita, for about eight hours in San Andrés. Ricardo, Rikki, or Antwone may deliver it to your central hotel or the airport, explain the controls, and share a Google Maps guide to beaches, viewpoints, restaurants, and shops.

“Everything was fine but be mindful that the activity says 9 am to 5 pm but It was 10 am to 6 pm, I had to call at 930 because I was outside of the hotel since 9 am waiting it would be nice if they updated the description to be 10 am so you are not waiting for them, they also picked up the car past 6 pm so we had to wait like 20 mins. Other than that everything was fine.”

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Boat Tour to Johnny Cay & Aquarium in San Andres Island - Rocky Cay, about two hours among rocks and calm water
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Boat Tour to Johnny Cay & Aquarium in San Andres Island

6.Boat Tour to Johnny Cay & Aquarium in San Andres Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 82 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $39

Spend about five hours by boat from Portofino Pier, with time at Rocky Cay and the shallow Aquarium, also called Rose Cay. Cecilia Forbes may guide you, but this is mainly transport and free time rather than a continuous guided tour. Bring water shoes, sunscreen, and snorkeling gear if you have it.

“Choveu muito então teve o passeio nem o reembolso . E ainda teve uma guia turística me enchendo a paciência debaixo de muita chuva . Me Cobrando por algo que eu já havia pagado aqui”

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Half Day Snorkeling Tour Caye Caulker - Coral Gardens at the south end
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Half Day Snorkeling Tour Caye Caulker

7.Half Day Snorkeling Tour Caye Caulker

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $80

Join Black Lion Adventures in Caye Caulker for a three-hour snorkel outing led by guides such as Dylan, Zoe, Miles, or Alexa. Visit tarpon, coral gardens, South Channel, and Shark and Ray Alley, with gear, fruit, water, park fees, and underwater photos included.

“A must do! I traveled with my three young adults, who all said this is an experience they will remember for the rest of their lives. Dylan and Zoe were great communicators. They were very flexible and went above and beyond to make our experience smooth and exciting. They recommended the best mode of travel from Belize to Caye Caulker, and I'm glad we followed their advice. We specifically booked with Black Lion Adventures because we wanted to experience a snorkeling trip without being required to wear life jackets, as we are all experienced swimmers. We really appreciated the guide, Alexa, who showed us all the fish, named them, and…”

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Marine Safari Tour on San Andrés Island: Includes photo with DRONE - Palito and the Tiki Bar
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Marine Safari Tour on San Andrés Island: Includes photo with DRONE

8.Marine Safari Tour on San Andrés Island: Includes photo with DRONE

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $47

Spend 5 to 7 hours on a small-group boat tour around San Andrés, with mangroves, Rocky Cay, Aquarium Island, Rose Cay, snorkeling stops, floating bars, drinks, and a drone photo when weather and local authorities allow it.

“Awesome tour! No wait time, boat was in great condition, we appreciated learning the history of the island!”

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Rent The New 2025 Kawasaki Mule Pro in San Andrés - A self-guided circuit with room for detours
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Rent The New 2025 Kawasaki Mule Pro in San Andrés

9.Rent The New 2025 Kawasaki Mule Pro in San Andrés

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Take a 2025 Kawasaki Mule Pro around San Andrés from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. You get a full tank, return it full, and can request an igloo cooler. Staff including John and Khaled may explain the route, vehicle, and island stops.

“Secure Kawasaki Car with great service On time, with Good tips and very kind. Very Easy to find and to comunícate”

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Private Marine Tour: Discover the 7 Colors of the San Andreas Sea - Palito and the Tiki Bar
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Private Marine Tour: Discover the 7 Colors of the San Andreas Sea

10.Private Marine Tour: Discover the 7 Colors of the San Andreas Sea

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 51 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Spend about 6.5 hours on a private pontoon from San Andrés, visiting mangroves, Rocky Cay, Aquarium, Rose Cay, Sea World, and White Wata. Captain Carlos and guides such as Jorge, Sebastián, or Riccardo may lead the day. Expect snorkeling, floating mats, drinks, and free time, but bring lunch and beach shoes.

“Excellent tour guides on a remote and tropical destination. You will see all there is to see, and they really look out for you. I highly recommend them!”

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Rent a Scooter and tour the island of San Andrés - Following the coast at your own pace
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Rent a Scooter and tour the island of San Andrés

11.Rent a Scooter and tour the island of San Andrés

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 48 reviews · 8 hours to 1 day (approx.)

Rent a scooter or motorcycle from San Andrés Vibes and spend about nine hours touring San Andrés at your own pace. Hotel delivery in the island center, English and Spanish communication, and a PDF guide to beaches, sights, and restaurants make this a practical self-guided option for two.

“These guys are awesome. They rent scooters as well as the polarises. Really enabled my wife and I to travel around the island effectively on our trip. Brought the vehicles to our hotel for us and were very flexible and friendly. Would recommend to anyone that comes to San Andrés”

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Sunset Tiki Bar Cruise in Caye Caulker, Belize - What the 90-minute route is like
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Sunset Tiki Bar Cruise in Caye Caulker, Belize

12.Sunset Tiki Bar Cruise in Caye Caulker, Belize

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $60

Board the six-passenger Friki Tiki at The Split for a 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. cruise along Caye Caulker’s bay side. Captain Elder, a local certified guide, shares island stories while you enjoy rum punch, music, mangroves, birds, and possible dolphins, manatees, or turtles.

“We had a wonderful time on our Sunset Tiki Bar Cruise. Elder was a wonderful host and captain. It was a super fun to learn about the island. We really loved everything about it. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in seeiRead more”

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Parasailing in San Andres Island - What happens at Muelle Portofino
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Parasailing in San Andres Island

13.Parasailing in San Andres Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $79

Soar more than 100 meters above San Andrés behind a fast boat, alone or as a couple, with a 360-degree view of the sea of seven colors. Your roughly two-hour outing includes equipment, an induction, and a guide. Photography costs extra, so bring your own camera if allowed.

“Excelente, uma experiência incrível! Precisa ser feito. Dica: levem a sua própria câmera (por exemplo: GoPro) ou alugue no local (preço porr volta de 160 pessos) e atente-se a limpar as lentes da câmera para garantir bons registros.”

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Shark & Ray Afternoon Swim Tiki Bar Cruise - Meeting nurse sharks and rays in clear Caribbean water
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Shark & Ray Afternoon Swim Tiki Bar Cruise

14.Shark & Ray Afternoon Swim Tiki Bar Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $60

From The Split on Caye Caulker, Captain Elder takes up to six passengers by tiki boat to a clear-water swim spot near Shark Alley. Expect nurse sharks, rays, snorkeling gear, music, ice, snacks and complimentary rum punch. The cruise runs at 1:00 PM, except Sundays.

“This tour was AWESOME! The rum punch tastes good, and they started serving us ASAP. The tour guide and staff were very friendly and fun and made sure we had a great time. The tour guide showed us lots of sharks and rays, and even helRead more”

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All-Inclusive Full-Day Hol Chan Snorkeling Tour - Coral Gardens, Chato’s Area, and the shipwreck
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All-Inclusive Full-Day Hol Chan Snorkeling Tour

15.All-Inclusive Full-Day Hol Chan Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $125

Join Black Lion Adventures from Caye Caulker for about five hours on the water, visiting Hol Chan, Shark and Ray Alley, Coral Gardens, a shipwreck, and more. Dylan may guide the snorkeling, while Zoe helps coordinate the day. Lunch, gear, park fees, fruit, water, and underwater photos are included.

“First date was canceled due to weather, next date the boat broke (!) But we were soon sorted out with another and had a great time. Saw nursery sharks, turtles, sting ray and loads of fish. Lovely lunch too.”

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